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Dhaka writes to Delhi seeking ex-Home Minister's extradition: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, July 20 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday said Bangladesh has sought the extradition of former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, noting that a letter was sen... Read More


Sensex plunges over 500 points, Nifty falls below 24,250 as Brent crude tops USD 90

Mumbai, July 20 -- Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by escalating tensions between the US and Iran that pushed Brent crude prices above USD 90 a barrel. Both Sens... Read More


Bitcoin ETFs attract $273 million after 8 weeks of outflows: Here's what it means for investors

India, July 20 -- US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have received about $273 million in fresh investor money over the last two weeks, according to data from SoSoValue. This is important because it ends an e... Read More


Human Rights Watch flags first enforced disappearance in Bangladesh since July 2024 uprising

Dhaka, July 20 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has asked Bangladesh authorities to immediately comply with a July 12, 2026, court order to investigate the alleged disappearance of 30-year-old Miraj Sheikh... Read More


Etihad Airways offers up to 20% off fares to exciting global destinations

India, July 20 -- Etihad's new promotion is a pretty compelling offer for Indian travellers - up to 20% off Business and Economy fares to more than 30 destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Afri... Read More


CENTCOM highlights operational readiness of US forces in West Asia

Florida, July 20 -- The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday highlighted the operational readiness of US forces deployed in West Asia, saying American military logisticians and sustainers... Read More


Japan Seeks Stronger US Nuclear Deterrence After China Fires Submarine Ballistic Missile

New Delhi, July 20 -- TOKYO - China's People's Liberation Army Navy launched a ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in June. Japan's government, citing that launch, has begun a... Read More


Quad partners "essential" for "free and open" Indo-Pacific: US Envoy Sergio Gor ahead of Manila summit

New Delhi, July 20 -- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has stated that Washington's Quad partners are "essential" to securing a free and open Indo-Pacific, highlighting the importance of regional sec... Read More


RFDL clubs wrap up Japan exposure tour with strong final matchday performances

Kurate, July 20 -- The Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) Japan Exposure Tour concluded on a positive note as Bengaluru FC and FC Goa registered impressive victories on the final matchday o... Read More


Lebanon's Aoun Meets Rubio, Brings Hezbollah Disarmament Plan to Washington

New Delhi, July 20 -- WASHINGTON - Joseph Aoun arrived in Washington on Sunday carrying a proposal that neither Hezbollah nor Israel has agreed to, with a meeting with Donald Trump scheduled for Tuesd... Read More